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BULLETIN  No.  42 

AUGUST  1910 


Published  bi-monthly  at   Ripon  College  Administration  Building,  by  the  Board  of 

Trustees  and  entered  at  the  Postoffi.ce  at  Ripon,  Wisconsin,  May  i6,  'o<?, 

as  second-class  mail  matter,  under  act  of  July  j6th,  1894. 


SCHOOL  OF  MUSIC. 
Ripon  College,  Ripon,  Wis. 
To  The  Prospective  Student 

Have  you  made  your  plans  for  next  year?  Do  you  think  you  are 
quite  prepared  to  enter  upon  life's  duties?  Have  you  the  general  and 
specific  knowledge  w^hich  will  fit  you  for  the  career  you  have  been 
dreaming  about  for  the  past  few  years  ?  Do  you  know  your  own  powers  ^ 
Have  you  found  yourself  to  the  extent,  that  you  know  to  a  certainty 
what  you  wish  to  become?  Is  it  not  possiblee  that  you  may  have  talent 
for  some  special  line  of  work,  which  has  not  yet  manifested  itself? 

Talent  must  be  developed  and  cultivated  through  the  medium  of 
education.  How  can  you  get  the  education  which  will  develop  the 
latent  powers  that  are  within  you?  The  best  possible  plan  for  you  is,  to 
go  to  College.  Four  years  spent  in  some  school  of  high  ideals  where 
the  courses  offered  in  the  different  departments,  are  arranged  along 
broad  and  liberal  lines,  will  help  in  unfolding  the  powers  of  your  na- 
ture, and  will  multiply  the  opportunities  of  your  life  many  times. 

Ripon  College  at  Ripon,  Wisconsin,  has  long  been  known  as  an  in- 
stitution where  the  best  in  education  has  been  given  to  students.  During 
the  past  year  it  has  taken  another  step  in  advance  by  offering  in  its 
School  of  Music  courses  along  the  line  of  liberal  culture  in  music.  The 
plan,  now  in  operation  at  Ripon  College  has,  within  the  past  few  years, 
been  adopted  in  many  of  the  best  colleges  in  the  country. 

Advantages  for  College  Students. 

The  School  of  Music  as  it  now  exists  in  Ripon  is  so  affiliated  with 
the  College  proper,  that  students  of  the  College  may  enter  classes  in  the 
School  of  Music  in  Sight-reading,  Choral  Music,  Musical  Appreciation 
and  the  Theory  and  History  of  Music,  and  for  the  work  done  in  these 
classes  receive  credit  toward  the  A.  B.  degree. 

Advantages  for  Music  Students. 

The  School  of  Music,  however,  does  not  exist  here,  for  the  benefit 
of  the  College  student  alone.  It  oft'ers  to  those  who  wish  to  enter  the 
musical  profession  courses  of  the  highest  order,  courses  which  lead 
to  graduation  in  both  theoretical  and  practical  music.  These  courses 
have  been  arranged  by  teachers  of  wide  experience  in  the  development 
of  many  pupils,  who  are  now  occupying  positions  of  honor  and  respon- 
sibility in  the  musical  world.  Students  are  also  received  at  this  school, 
who  do  not  wish  to  enter  upon  the  regular  courses  leading  to  gradua- 
tion, but  who  do  value  the  study  of  music  as  an  important  element  in  a 
liberal  education,  and  who  wish  to  add  some  musical  knowledge  to  their 
equipment  for  living. 

Practical  Courses  in  Music. 

The  practical  courses  in  the  School  of  Music  embrace  the  study  of 
the  Piano,  Pipe  Organ,  Violin  and  Voice.  The  theoretical  courses  in- 
clude Sight-reading,  Ear-training,  Harmony,  Musical  Analysis,  Counter- 


point  and  Musical  History  and  Appreciation.  The  regular  courses  in 
Piano,  Pipe  Organ,  Violin  and  Voice  may  be  completed  in  four  years. 
As  to  the  time  required  for  graduation,  however,  much  depends  upon 
the  student's  capacity  for  work  and  his  musical  ability.  If  the  study 
which  has  been  done  before  coming  to  Ripon  has  been  in  accordance 
with  the  plan  of  work  here  offered,  it  will  be  accepted  and  due  credit 
will  be  granted.  A  preparatory  course  is  also  offered  for  beginners. 
All  students  in  the  regular  courses  are  expected  to  take  the  work  in 
Musical  Theory  and  History. 

Literary  Studies  ?or  Music  Students. 

In  order  to  secure  the  symmetrical  growth  and  development  neces- 
sary to  insure  success  in  after  life,  students  expecting  to  graduate  from 
the  School  of  Music,  are  required  to  take  some  literary  subjects,  such 
as  Modern  Languages,  History,  English.  A  School  of  Music  so  related 
to  the  College,  as  at  Ripon,  has  great  advantages  to  offer.  The  opportu- 
nity to  do  the  required  literary  work  in  the  college  classes  is  a  distinct 
advantage.  The  atmosphere  of  culture  pervading  the  college  and  the 
college  town,  raises  the  ideals  of  the  student,  and  is  an  incentive  to  in- 
dustry and  excellence  of  scholarship. 

Public  School  Music. 

A  very  important  course  covering  a  period  of  two  years  in  Public 
School  Music  is  offered  at  this  school.  There  is  more  and  more  call  for 
teachers  and  supervisors  of  Public  School  Music.  To  meet  this  demand 
a  course  has  been  arranged  for  which  a  certificate  will  be  given  on  its 
completion.  Students  taking  this  course  will  be  recommended  for  posi- 
tions. 

Instructors. 

A  word  may  be  said  of  the  corps  of  teachers  of  the  Ripon  School 
of  Music,  although  the  full  announcement  of  names  of  instructors  will 
be  made  later.  It  is  perhaps  sufficient  to  say  that  any  additional  teachers 
who  may  be  appointed  will  be  of  high  standing,  whose  work  will  com- 
pare favorably  with  that  of  the  present  force  of  instructors. 

Mrs.  Bstella  Hall  Reade,  the  Instructor  in  Voice,  has  had  long  ex- 
perience and  has  been  eminently  successful.  She  had  the  advantage  of 
study  with  teachers  of  note.  This  thorough  preparation  enabled  her  to 
step  at  once  into  the  front  ranks  of  those,  whose  specialty  is  voice  build- 
ing. Her  work  with  her  pupils,  has  gained  for  her  much  prominence  in 
her  profession  as  a  teacher.  Mrs.  Reade  has  demonstrated  many  times, 
that  she  is  equally  successful  in  developing  either  men's  or  women's 
voices.  Mrs.  Reade  also  teaches  the  classes  in  Methods  of  Public  School 
Music. 

Dr.  Louis  A.  Brookes,  has  been  the  teacher  of  Violin  the  past  year. 
He  has  also  taught  classes  in  Harmony,  Counterpoint,  Musical  Analy- 
sis and  History.  He  was  educated  under  the  best  masters  of  music  in 
England.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Royal  College  of  Organists,  Licenti- 
ate of  Victoria  College  and  Fellow  of  the  Guild  of  Church  Musicians  in 
London,  England.  He  is  well  known  as  organist  at  St.  Paul's  Cathe- 
dral in  Fond  du  Lac,  Wisconsin. 


Miss  Cora  La  Verne  Hoppough  has  recently  been  added  to  the 
Faculty  of  the  School  of  Music.  She  will  begin  her  work  in  September 
when  the  new  year  opens.  She  will  teach  Piano,  Sight-reading,  Musical 
Theory,  History  and  Appreciation.  Miss  Hoppough  graduated  from 
the  Conservatory  of  Music  in  Olivet  College,  Olivet,  Michigan,  in  1900 
from  the  full  course  in  Piano  and  Theory,  under  Professor  Bintliff,  Di- 
rector of  the  Olivet  Conservatory  at  that  time.  In  1903  she  was  called 
to  Olivet  to  teach  in  the  theoretical  department  of  the  Conservatory  of 
Music,  where  she  remained  until  the  close  of  the  school  year  in  1909. 
This  past  year  she  has  spent  at  Oberlin  where  she  has  been  doing  ad- 
vanced work  in  piano  and  theory.  She  comes  to  Ripon  fresh  from  her 
studies  there.  Prof.  BintHff  has  full  knowledge  of  Miss  Hoppough's 
fitness  for  such  a  position  as  the  one  at  the  Ripon  School  of  Music. 
Students  contemplating  taking  the  courses  in  theory  can  be  assured  of 
the  very  best  instruction  in  her  classes. 

Elisabeth  Battle  Bintliff,  A.  M.,  Professor  of  Music  in  Ripon  Col- 
lege and  Director  of  the  School  of  Music,  is  a  musician  of  high  stand- 
ing in  her  profession.  She  is  well  known  as  an  educator  throughout 
the  country.  Her  long  and  successful  connection  with  Olivet  College 
as  the  Director  of  the  Conservatory  of  Music  for  sixteen  years,  gave 
her  a  wide  reputation,  not  only  as  an  excellent  teacher,  but  as  an  effi- 
cient manager  of  business  affairs.  This  ample  preparation  and  practi- 
cal experience  has  enabled  her  to  take  up  her  duties  at  Ripon  with  full 
knowledge  of  the  necessary  requirements  for  success  in  the  conduct  of 
such  a  school. 

Characte^r  of  the  Work. 

The  standard  of  excellence  in  the  work  of  the  Ripon  School  of  Mu- 
sic and  of  the  plans  for  the  regular  courses  have  already  placed  it  in  the 
front  rank  of  the  music  schools  in  the  middle  west.  Every  detail  of 
each  student's  work  receives  attention  in  the  Ripon  School  of  Music. 
Each  individual  and  his  needs  are  duly  considered.  The  personal  atten- 
tion shown  the  student  in  arranging  all  his  work  to  the  best  advantage 
manifests  itself  in  the  interest  the  pupil  takes  in  his  own  work,  teacher 
and  pupil  together  making  success  possible.  This  is  one  of  the  advan 
tages  to  be  found  in  a  school  of  moderate  size. 

It  will  be  found  that  the  expenses  at  Ripon  are  very  moderate  as 
compared  to  those  in  larger  places.  Those  interested  in  this  item  in 
planning  for  the  coming  year  are  asked  to  send  for  Bulletin  No.  39, 
March,  1910.  On  page  eighty-four  may  be  found  the  full  particulars 
with  regard  to  the  expense  of  tuitions.  On  page  seventy-nine  of  the 
same  Bulletin  may  be  found  a  full  description  of  the  various  courses  in 
music. 

MINOR  ADVANTAGES. 

The  College  Library  and  the  Carnegie  Library  of  the  city  of  Ripon 
are  freely  open  to  all  students. 

The  Dormitories  of  the  College  are  open  to  the  students  in  School 
of  Music.  Bartlett  Hall  is  for  the  women.  Smith  Hall  and  West  Build- 
ing for  the  men.  The  Commons  in  West  Building  is  patronized  by 
teachers  and  students.    An  excellent  table  is  furnished. 


The  College  Glee  Club  and  the  Cecilian  Chorus  for  girls,  have  been 
under  the  leadership  of  Professor  Bintliff  during  the  past  year.  The 
notable  success  of  both  clubs,  in  their  concerts,  speaks  well  for  her  lead- 
ership. 

The  Ripon  Choral  Club  is  an  organization  formed  for  the  study 
and  production  of  the  great  oratorios.  This  is  open  for  membership  to 
all  who  read  music  at  sight.  This  chorus  is  conducted  by  Professor 
BintHff. 

The  Sight-reading  Class  is  open  to  all  students  of  the  College  and 
School  of  Music,  who  wish  to  learn  to  read  music.  This  class  will  be 
conducted  by  Miss  Hoppough. 

The  College  Orchestra,  led  by  a  competent  conductor,  is  open  to 
players  of  orchestral  instruments. 

The  Thursday  Musicale  gives  students  opportunity  for  performing 
in  a  semi-public  way,  the  music  which  they  study.  Once  a  month  these 
musicales  are  open  to  the  general  public.  The  training  obtained  is  very 
valuable  to  pupils,  in  acquiring  the  habit  of  self-control  and  ease  in  pub- 
lic performance. 

All  correpondence  with  requests  for  further  information  in  regard 
to  the  School  of  Music  should  be  addressed  to 

Elizabeth  Battle  Bintlief,  A.  M., 

Director  School  of  Music,  Ripon  College, 

Ripon,  Wis. 


SCHOOL  OFZMUSIC 

RIPON  COLLEGE,  RIPON,  WISCONSIN 
SCHEDULE  OF  PROGRAMS  YEAR  1909-1910 

RECITAL,  PIANO  AND  SONG 

Thursday  Evening,  September  30th,  1909,  Congregational  Church 

Mabel  Alice  Hungerford,  B.  Mus.,  Pianist,  Joliet,  111. 

Bertha  Anna  Cooper,  Soprano,  Chicago,  111. 

Mrs.  Estella  Hall  Reade,  Accompanist. 

Program 

Novelette.    Op.  21,  No.  8 Schumann 

Prima  vera   Mary  T.  Salter 

A  Love  Note  James  H.  Rogers 

The  Summer  Wind   Victor  Harris 

Conspirators    Carl  Bngel 

Concert  Fantasie.     By  the  Beautiful  T>2in\xhQ.  ..  .Strauss,  Schulz-Bvler 

Ships  that  Pass  in  the  Night William  Roebuck 

Spring  Song    Oscar   Weil 

Elfenspiel   C.  Heymann 

Etude  de  Concert   B.  A.  MacDowell 

Aria.     Ombria  leggiera  Dinorah Meyerbeer 

Walking  on  the  Waves.  Legende  St.  Francois  de  Paule Liszt 


RECITAL,  ORGAN  AND  SONG 
Friday  Evening,  October  i,  1909. 

Mabel  Alice  Hungereord,  B.  Mus.,  Organist,  Joliet,  111. 

Bertha  Anna  Cooper,  Soprano,  Chicago,  111. 

Mrs.  Estella  Hall  Reade  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Battle  Bintlief 

Accompanists 

Program 

Sixth  Sonata   Mendelssohn 

Choral-Andante.     Sostenuto 

Allegro  molto.    Fuga-Finale 

Aria.     I  Know  That  My  Redeemer  Liveth  Messiah Handel 

Mrs.  Bintliff  at  the  Organ 

Nocturne  in  B  minor Bdwin  H.  Lemare 

Funeral  March  and  Chant  Seraphic  Alex.  Guilmant 

Joy  of  the  Morning  Harriet  Ware 

Kerry  Dance   James  L.  Molloy 

Fantasia  and  Fugue  in  G  minor  /.  S.  Bach 

Chanson  provencale  Dell  *Acqua 

Pastoral-Sonata   Josef  Rheinberg 

Pastoral        Intermezzo        Fugue 
Waltz  Song   Luckstone 


CONCERT 

Wednesday  Evening,  Dec.  15th,  1909 

Colle;ge  Orchestra,  Dr.  Louis  A.  Brookes,  Conductor 

Assisted  by 

Florine  May  Weimer,  Pianist  Harold  JewETT  MacNeile,  Tenor 

Cecilian  Chorus 

PART   I. 

Overture.     Zampa   Her  old 

Thanksgiving  March Louis  A.  Brookes 

Song.     Blow,  Blow  Ye  Winter  Winds Sarjeanf 

Harold  JewETT  MacNeiee 

Gavotte.     The  Circus   H.  Fliege 

Overture.     Tancredi    Rossini 

part  II. 

Overture.    Poet  and  Peasant  Suppe 

Piano.     Polonaise.     The  Magic  Lantern   Godard 

Feorine  May  Weimer 

Gavotte.     Stephanie    Czihulka 

Spring  Song    Sinnhold 

Cecieian  Chorus 

Waltz.    The  Wedding  of  the  Winds  John  T.  Hall 


CONCERT,  RIPON  COLLEGE  GLEE  CLUB 

Program 

Feorine  May  Weimer,  Pianist 

PART   I. 

Toast 

Alma  Mater Clyde  M.  Morse,  1899 

Ripon  Crimson   Ruth  F.  Gower,   191 1 

Tom,  Tom  the  Piper's  Son F.  J.  Smith 

Quartet,  The  Sweetest  Flower  That  Blows   Hawley 

Messrs.  MacNeiee,  Gibson,  Cook  and  Parker 

He's  a  College  Boy   Morse 

Piano  Solo,  Etude  de  Concert  op.  149  No.  4 Benjamin  Godard 

Miss  Weimer 

Peasant's  Wedding  March    Sodermann 


PART  II. 

Laughing  Song  Franz  Abt 

Tinker's  Song,  from  "Robin  Hood"   R,  DeKoven 

Stein  Song Frederic  Field  Bullard 

Piano  Solo,  Grande  Valse  Brillante  Homer  Bartlett 

Miss  Weimer 

"College  Stunts" 

1  Cornet  Solo  with  Pipe  Organ  accompaniment 

2  Holsteiner's  Band 

3  Kinder  Symphony  "A  Merry  Sleighing  Party"    Chwatal 

Winter  Song  Frederic  Field  Bullard 


CONCERT,  CECILIAN  CHORUS 

Mr.  Edward  F.  EiIv^rt,  Baritone 
Professor  Elizabeth  Battle  Binteiff,  Director  and  Accompanist 

Friday  Evening,  May  20th,  1910,  Congregational  Church,  8:15 

Program 

Spring  Song   Rudolf  Sinnhold 

Rest  Thee  on  this  Mossy  Pillow  Henry  Smart 

Little  Pappoose   Josephine  Sherwood 

Lend  Me  Your  Aid  Ch.  Gounod 

Mr.  EieErt 

Waltz  Song.     Springtime   A.  Mildenherg 

Dreamland's  Happy  Shore   Carrie  B.  Adams 

A  Mother  Goose  Medley  Josephine  Sherwood 

Wanderlied   Schumann 

Am  Meer   Schubert 

Fussreise    Hugo    Wolf 

Mr.  EieErt 


College  Songs 


Wellesley  Crew  Song 
Vassar  Chant 
The  Oaks  of  Olivet 
Dear  Old  Ripon 
Alma  Mater 


Requiem    Sidney   Homer 

Sing  Me  a  Song  of  a  Lad  That  is  Gone Sidney  Homer 

Happy  Song   Del  Riego 

Mr.  EieErt 

Serenade.     Good  Night    Goldberg 


ORGAN  RECITAL 

FlorinE  May  WdimEr,  Class  of  191 1 
Assisted  by  Francois  Emily  Stuart,  Soprano 

Friday  Afternoon,  May  27th,  1910,  M.  E.  Church,  Four  O'clock 

Program 

Choral.    Vol.  V,  No.  5                       (  r,     , 

Fugue.    G  minor.    Vol.  IV,  No.  7  ( ^^"^^ 

Answer"     [   Wolstenholme 

Ave  Maria    Bach-Gounod 

Sonata.     No.  IV   Mendelssohn 

Allegro  con  brio.    Andante  religioso. 

Allegretto.    Allegro  maestoso  vivace. 

Lift  Your  Glad  Voices  C.  B.  Hawley 

Jerusalem  the  Golden   Wm.  Spark 

Even7n|  [    ' ^^^^^^  ^^^^^'^^ 

Marche  Solennelle    Joseph  Callaerts 


SONG  RECITAL 

Jessie:  Harriet  Trotter,  Mezzo  Soprano,  Harold  J.  MacNeill,  Tenor 

Assisted  by 
Louise  Thomas,  Violinist,        Estella  Hall  ReadE,  Accompanist 

Wednesday  Afternoon,  June  i,  1910,  College  Chapel,  at  Four  o'clock 

Aria.    "Semele."    Where  e'er  you  walk Handel 

Lotus  Blu: 
Widmung 


Lotus  Blume     \  c'  1 

> Schumann 


Mr.  MacNeill 

Second  Mazurka.     Op.  54   Godard 

Miss  Thomas 

Cuddle  doon    Gaynor 

Wiegenlied    Brahms 

Evening  Song.    Go  long  chile  teh  sleepy  town Dobbs 

Miss  Trotter 
Cavatina.     Op.  314,  No.  2   Bohm 

Miss  Thomas 

Sweet  wind  that  blows  ^;    j    -  u 

A  J,  u  Chadwick 


As  the  moon's  soft  splendor   Ford 

The  happy  morning  waits   Parelli 

Mr.  MacNeill 

Cantabile  et  Bolero.     Op.  22,  No.  6 Danhe 

Miss  Thomas 

Abendlied    Schumann 

Serenade.     Tiree  de  Ruy  Bias  Wekerlin 

Aria,  "Samson  and  Delilah"  My  Heart  at  Thy  Sweet  Voice 

Saint-Saen^ 

Miss  Trotter 

Duet.     ''Don  Giovanni."    La  ci  darem  la  mano Mozart 

Miss  Trotter,  Mr.  MacNeill 
Violin  obligato,  Miss  Thomas 


OPEN  MUSICALE 
Thursday  Afternoon,  June  9th,  1910,  College  Chapel,  Ripon,  Wis. 

By  the  Pupils  of  the  School  of  Music,  Assisted  by 
Louise  Thomas,  Violinist 

Program 

Piano.     Concert  Polonaise.    Op.  11   J.  H.  Hahn 

Bertha  Belle  Harris,  Denver,  Colorado 

Canzone.     La  Fioraja    Bevignani 

Cradle    Song    Gaynor 

Nina  Faustman,  Ripon 
Violin  Obligato,  LouisE  Thomas^  Ripon 

Novelette.     No.  3    Schumann 

Jessie  Harriet  Trotter,  Morris,  111. 

Song.     Arcady    DeKoven 

Ira  Sheldon  Parker,  Tomahawk 

Piano.     Autumn    Chaminade 

Ida  EmEliE  Buchholz,  Ripon 

Ave  Maria Luzzi 

Carrie  Mae  Clark,  Ripon 

Piano.    Aus  Holberg's  Zeit.    Op.  40 Grieg 

Prelude,  Rigaudon 

Albumblatt.     Op.  66  Gruetzmacher 

Alice  Evelyn  Foster,  Plainfield,  111. 

Duett.     Night-hymn  at  Sea   Goring-Thomas 

Florence  Alona  Hungereord,  Joliet,  111. 
Robert  Newcomb  Gibson,  Clintonville 


To  the  Sea  [  ^^^  Pieces  Edward  MacDowell 

Erna  ZobEIv,  Ripon 

Song.     The  Morning  Waits   Parelli 

Harold  JewETT  MacNeill,  So.  Kaukauna 

Piano.     Impromptu.     Op.  36   Chopin 

Transcription   Waltz.     Faust    Gounod-Liszt 

Florine  Mae  Weimer,  Coloma,  Mich. 

Songs.    O  come  with  me Vander  Stucken 

Twickenham   Ferry    Marziale 

Frances  Emily  Stuart,  Augusta,  Me. 


CONCERT 

Ripon  Choral  Club.     Soloists.     College  Orchestra 

Congregational  Church,  Ripon,  Monday  Evening,  June   13,   1910 

Bertha  Anna  Cooper,  Soprano 
Hermann  W.  Barnard,  Tenor 
EsTELLA  Hall  ReadE,  Mezzo  Contralto 
Carver  Williams,  Bass 
Florine  Mae  WeimEr,  Pianist 
Louis  A.  Brookes,  Organist 

Professor  Elizabeth  Battle  Bintlife,  Conductor 

Program 

PART   I. 

March.     Tannhauser    Wagner 

College  Orchestra 
Conductor,  Dr.  Louis  A.  Brookes 

Songs.     Du  bist  wie  eine  Blume   Chadwick 

Ein   Schwan    Grieg 

A  Song  from  the  South Lloyd 

Hermann  W.  Barnard 

Songs.     Mother  o'  Mine  Frank  B.  Tours 

A  Birthday   Frederick  H.  Cowen 

Bertha  Anna  CoopEr 

Songs.    Hear  me,  ye  winds  and  waves.     Scipio Handel 

A  little  winding  road   Ronald 

The  three  Comrades    Hermann 

A  Jingle  of  June  Bischoif 

Carver  Williams 

The  Wedding  of  the  Winds  Jos.  T.  Hall 

Festival  March  L.  A.  Brookes 

College  Orchestra 

PART  II. 

"Stabat  Mater"    Rossini 


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